SALARY SCALE

• Basic salary: KES. 224,631.00 p.m- KES 345,816.00 p.m
• House allowance: KES. 73,715.00 p.m
• Commuter allowance: KES.13,000.00 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
• Medical Cover: As provided by the University

Terms of employment

• The successful candidate will be engaged on Contract terms

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities entail:

• Assisting the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Innovation) in the general administration in the Academic, Research and Innovation Division.
• Coordinating programmes/syllabi, rules and regulations governing the implementation of academic and research programmes and students conduct in the University.
• Coordinating continuous assessment of University and national examinations.
• Coordinating the preparation of teaching and examination timetables.
• Providing secretarial services to all Senate committees related to academics and student matters.
• Guiding Deans of Schools, Directors of Institutes and Chairmen of Departments in running of academic, research and outreach programmes at the respective levels.
• Coordinating and collect evidence for performance targets and preparation of the division’s performance contract quarterly reports.
• Overseeing the administration of student welfare services and integrity of the student data base.
• Working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Innovation) on teaching and technical staff development, training needs and research collaboration programmes.
• Coordinating teaching staff evaluation by students.
• Working closely with academic departments to ensure success in Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body interventions.
• Developing and administer the division’s budget.
• Planning student’s selection, admission and registration processes.
• Coordinating the administration and processing of examinations, academic transcripts and certificates.
• Communicating, follow-up and implement decisions of Management and Management Committees.
• Planning the semester schedule of classes each semester.
• Supervising the coordination, evaluation and certification of all graduation applications.
• Coordinating the allocation of resources for academic, research and outreach purposes.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Innovation ).

REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

• Have an earned PhD or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited University.
• Have a Master’s Degree in relevant area from an accredited and recognized University.
• Have Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited and recognized University.
• Have at least fifteen (15) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be at senior management level.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and management of staff at University level.
• Have management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively.
• Have proven capacity to promote learning teaching and research and development in a University.
• Be computer proficient and conversant with use of ERP system.
• Be a member of a recognized professional body (where applicable)
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

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SALARY SCALE

• Basic salary: KES. 121,928.00 p.m- KES 187,710.00 p.m
• House allowance: KES. 55,286.00 p.m
• Commuter allowance: KES.13,000.00 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
• Medical Cover: As provided by the University
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Terms of employment

The successful candidates will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Specifications

The central role of the Lecturers is teaching & Supervision, research & innovation, and community outreach.

The key duties and responsibilities entail:

• Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Coordinating course projects and practical work;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
• Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Developing proposals for research funding;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
• Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
• Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University;
• Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University;
• Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University and to influence international policy environment for improvement of life;
• Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways such as research and innovations;
• Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;
• Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds.

Requirements for appointment.
For appointment to this position the candidate must have:

• An earned PhD in Nursing Sciences with specialty in Medical Surgical Nursing or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
• Be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya and with a valid practicing License.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

OR

• Have a Master’s degree in Nursing Sciences with specialty in Medical Surgical Nursing or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University with at least three (3) years research/teaching/industry experience.
• Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya and with a valid practicing License.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

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